2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 611 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mariner | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |